Setting and method for mounting precious stones and the like therein

摘要

A setting and a method for mounting precious stones and the like therein is provided with a mounting having at least two rows of at least two adjacent cavities with connecting portions therebetween and configured to receive stones with the peripheral portions thereof extending over contiguous connecting portions. A deformable securing slot is formed at each connection portion by fixing at least one elongated support member to the setting between the rows of cavities in alignment with the connecting portions with the longitudinal axis thereof normal to the top surface of the setting and by fixing a deformable securing rod at intermediate points to the other ends of the support member to dispose same parallel and spaced from the top surfaces of the setting. The slots are then deformed to admit the stones and to secure them in place.